Funeral directors and embalmers can register for Teamsters Local 727’s continuing education seminar, which will be held noon-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the local union’s meeting hall in Park Ridge.

The program is free for members in good standing. For licensees who are not members, the cost is $25 for each CE hour. Check-in will begin at 11 a.m., and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Funeral professionals can earn up to six CE credits.

Registration forms must be received by Monday, July 11. Space is limited, so registration will be filled in the order it is received. There will be no on-site registration. Forms can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:

The union certifies attendance for the continuing education hours for the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation (IDPR) and maintains those records. Teamsters Local 727 has been an approved continuing education sponsor for the IDPR since 1998.

Teamsters Local 727 represents about 500 funeral industry professionals throughout the Chicago area.

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